Car News
Golf back in top spot as European ‘scrappage schemes’ bite
JATO Dynamics, the world’s leading provider of automotive data and intelligence, has released its monthly European new car market analysis for April 2009, showing the Volkswagen Golf has re-claimed its crown as Europe’s best-selling car, while Volkswagen remains the best-selling brand.
Cycle Tour-er
Professional cycle team 'Sport Beans-Wilier' will use an Accord Tourer as a support vehicle for the 2009 British season. The team is made up of six professional cyclists led by Ben Luckwell, who represented Great Britain in the team time trial at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games.
Daihatsu appoints new dealer - Alexandra Cars
Daihatsu’s plan to increase dealer development continues to move forward with the appointment of Alexandra Cars, Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Four-by-four by far better
Recent months have seen a renaissance in the sales of 4x4 pick-ups with both lifestyle and workhorse models performing more strongly than was seen throughout much of last year.
New Driver CPC courses from DriveTech
DriveTech, the UK’s leading provider of police educational courses for offenders and refresher courses for business drivers, has received the go ahead from the Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training (JAUPT) for the release of a batch of seven innovative courses that will comprise the company’s initial Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) offering:
Caine and Sutton take Porsche Carrera Cup wins at Donington
Michael Caine and James Sutton claimed victories in a fine weekend of racing in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB at Donington Park , Leicestershire (16/17 May).
1957 Ferrari Testa Rossa smashes auction world record
An iconic, pontoon-fender 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa (TR) sells for €9,020,000 to set a new auction world record as the most expensive motor car ever to be sold at auction.
Smith back at the top at Donington Park
Manor Competition’s Dean Smith (Wolverhampton) made a welcome return in the 2009 Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship with a win and second place during rounds five and six at Donington Park on 16th/17th May.
Seat’s greenest car is a scrappage star
SEAT is highlighting not just the cash benefits but also the important environmental benefits that spring from the much-anticipated scrappage scheme, announced in last month’s Budget by Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling and coming into force today.
Ricardo helps shape US CAFE fuel economy rules
Technical support provided to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on the final 2009 light duty vehicle CAFE rulemaking which will come into force for 2011 – consolidates Ricardo’s global position as a technology thought leader in fuel economy.
Smith ends Glew’s unbeaten run at Donington Park
Team Pyro’s Aron Smith (Dublin) finally ended team-mate Phil Glew’s (Tothill, Lincolnshire) unbeaten run in the ELF Renault Clio Cup with Michelin after taking victory in round six at Donington Park on Sunday, 17th May.
ACEA signs cooperation agreement with CAAM
ACEA has signed a cooperation agreement with the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) in Beijing.
Ron Dennis receives GoMW President’s accolade
McLaren boss Ron Dennis has won a top award from the UK’s motoring press for his services to F1 and the car industry.
Alpine offers low cost EMC testing
Vehicle and component manufacturers needing to undertake EMC testing now have a low cost solution from in-car electronics specialist Alpine.
Chrysler springs into summer with service and safety checks
Chrysler UK Ltd is pleased to offer customers who visit any Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge dealerships a free vehicle health check.